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An introduction to the basic principles of prose description and narration through short readings and exercises. Students will learn the craft of writing both fiction and non-fiction prose in weekly studies of character, perspective, dialogue, and metaphor, among other topics. The course will emphasize the development of technique and voice in response to model prose stylists, such as Hemingway, Woolf, Didion, White, and Thurber. Required Texts: Bausch and Cassil, The Norton Anthology of Short Fiction: Shorter Edition W.W. Norton & Co. Brereton, John and Peterson, Linda, The Norton Reader: Shorter Edition W.W. Norton & Co. LeGuin, Ursula K., Steering the Craft: Exercises and Discussions on Story Writing for the Lone Navigator or the Mutinous Crew The Eighth Mountain Press Zinsser, William, On Writing Well Collins Instructor(s): James Donelan Time(s): Monday and Wednesday, 9:30 am-10:45 am Place(s): Old Little Theater, Rm. 160B << Back |
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